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FJ15 VLH

2015 Mercedes-benz E

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,919 mi
Last recorded112,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ15 VLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 112,919 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 112,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 106,970 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 106,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 91,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is 1mm no visible tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is 2mm just see trad (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers detreated still clean screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,493 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,544 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 65,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,361 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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FJ15 VLH is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ15 VLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ15 VLH registered?

FJ15 VLH is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2015.

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